Financial Analyst IV

The Financial Analyst IV performs forecasts and financial modeling. They support various points of data and financial analysis to be used by decision makers to inform critical business decisions.

The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager serves as the lead finance partner for our division in Exeter, NH, reporting to the Senior Director of Finance. In close collaboration with Program Finance, Accounting, site leadership, and cross-functional teams, this role is responsible for all aspects of FP&A and provides additional support to program finance activities.

• Prepare monthly financial reviews and deliver clear, insightful variance analyses comparing actual results to budget and forecast

• Support month-end close activities, including validation of actuals, revenue recognition, cost and fee ceilings, and profit bookings

• Develop monthly revenue, profit, and cash forecasts

• Analyze Estimates at Completion (EACs) and assess their impact on financial performance

• Develop, maintain, and analyze site budgets, including overhead, revenue, and key balance sheet accounts

• Act as a subject matter expert on financial processes, tools, and procedures; identify financial risks and opportunities and drive mitigation actions

• Monitor overhead budgets and evaluate labor utilization trends

• Build strong working partnerships with Program Finance, Accounting, Program Management, Supply Chain, and Operations to support effective financial execution and issue resolution

• Utilize data and reporting systems to produce weekly, monthly, and ad hoc reporting packages for internal and external stakeholders

• Lead annual planning and forecasting cycles, including revenue, margin, and cost development

• Participate in proposal development, fact-finding, audits, and negotiations as needed

• Mentor junior analysts through review of work products, sharing of best practices, and guidance on policies and procedures

Experience:

• Minimum eight (8) years of experience in a specialized functional discipline. OR (12) years of experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelors Degree. OR (6) years of experience may be considered w/ a Masters Degree. OR (3) years of experience may be considered w/ a PhD.

• Experience with cost accounting principles, program cost control, and EAC development

• Strong analytical abilities and excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

• Experience with ERP systems (M2M preferred but not required)